Finance Manager - Events Company

Our client is an elite events organiser SME which provides platforms for C-level executives around the world to network, exchange ideas and experiences.

They are looking for a confident and astute Finance Manager to join them on a full time, permanent basis.

Hours: 08:30-17:15 Mon-Fri

Hybrid: Yes - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office. Mondays and Fridays at home.

Location: Farringdon, London

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays, plus your birthday off and shut between Christmas and NY.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the monthly financial statements including manual adjustments for deferred and accrued income.
• Monthly review, analysis and reporting to the board on performance
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Weekly updated cashflow forecasting
• Cost control and analysis of project/overhead expense management
• Assisting with bank reconciliations, for multi-currency accounts.
• Reviewing and approving purchasing invoices input by Finance Assistant.
• Signing off bi-monthly payment runs.
• Recording bank transactions and activity onto accounting software where not automated - customer receipts and direct debit payments etc.
• Preparation and submission of quarterly UK VAT return.
• VAT returns for Germany, Denmark, and The Netherlands - liaison with overseas tax specialists.
• Payroll reconciliation and calculating commission/bonus payouts.
• Posting journals such as accruals, payroll, ad-hoc.
• Producing various financial reports as required. E.g. weekly project revenue.
• Assisting with queries from external accountants - general enquiries as well as yearend closing.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar role.
• Previous use of Xero.
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise work.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Acute attention to detail, and numeracy skills.
• Professional approach with confident communication skills and a high standard of written and spoken English.